Join SignalFire's Talent Network for Founding Back-end Software Engineer Roles at VC-Backed Startups This is not an application for a specific job. Instead, this is a way to get on the radar of VC-backed startups that are actively hiring Engineering talent. If you have any questions, please direct inquiries to At
SignalFire , we partner with
top early-stage startups that are shaping the future of technology. Our portfolio spans 200+ innovative companies across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS.
We're looking to connect with exceptional
Founding Backend Engineers who are excited about
building scalable, high-performance systems at early-stage startups. By joining SignalFire's Talent Network, your profile will be shared with our portfolio companies, giving you visibility into
exclusive early-stage opportunities that may not be publicly listed.
Who Should Join? We're looking for engineers who are:
? Passionate about
backend architecture and scalable distributed systems ? Excited about joining early-stage startups and working directly with founders
? Interested in
building APIs, microservices, and cloud infrastructure Typical Roles & Responsibilities - Design, build, and maintain backend systems with a focus on scalability and performance
- Develop high-performance APIs, microservices, and cloud-based architectures
- Optimize databases and data pipelines for reliability and efficiency
- Collaborate with founders to define technical strategy and align it with business goals
- Ensure backend infrastructure is secure, fault-tolerant, and cost-efficient
- Establish best practices for software development, DevOps, and infrastructure management
Common Qualifications While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many
founding backend engineering roles in our network look for:
- 3+ years of experience as a backend engineer, with a proven track record of shipping production systems
- Expertise in backend frameworks (Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI, Spring Boot)
- Strong understanding of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis) and data modeling
- Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, Node.js, or Ruby
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools
- Experience in early-stage startups or lean teams is a plus
Technologies You Might Work With: - Languages & Frameworks: Python, Golang, Java, JavaScript (Node.js), Ruby, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Ruby on Rails, Spring Boot
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS), Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Firestore), Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
- Other Tools: REST APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch
What Happens Next? - Submit your application to join SignalFire's Talent Ecosystem.
- We review applications on an ongoing basis to identify strong candidates.
- If there's a match, a SignalFire talent partner or a leader from one of our startups may reach out directly.
- No match yet? We'll keep your profile on file for future backend engineering roles in our portfolio.
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